Toulouse: More efficent maintenance for maximum availability
Time and safety – these are the critical factors in the maintenance of urban ropeways. The time windows are tight in order not to interrupt operations longer than necessary. With a great deal of expertise and internally developed tools, the French manufacturer POMA has optimized the maintenance of ropeways. The best current example is the track rope relocation on the “Téléo“ in Toulouse.
POMA now operates and maintains the cable car in Ajaccio
In October 2025, “Angelo” began operations – the first urban cable car in Ajaccio, the capital of Corsica. For POMA, however, the work does not end there; the French manufacturer is taking over the operation and maintenance of the system for the next ten years. This “all-inclusive“ package serves as a model for future urban ropeway projects.
Bolzano-Jenesien: Construction contract signed
Südtiroler Transportstrukturen AG (STA) and the South Tyrolean ropeway manufacturer LEITNER have signed the contract for the construction of the Bolzano-Jenesien ropeway. The executive project will be drafted this spring, and construction is expected to begin in the second half of the year.
AI vs. Humans: How Autonomous Cable Cars Win Trust
The ropeway industry is on the verge of a technological leap: Autonomous systems promise greater comfort, safety, and sustainability. Yet the decisive question remains: Are people and businesses actually ready? A look at the factors of social acceptance.
Drones for Inspection and Monitoring
"Drone Revolution" for the Industry: Spearheaded by snow lance manufacturer BÄCHLER, the startup SCARA captures has adapted a drone specifically for alpine operations. It autonomously inspects mountain infrastructure, monitors slopes, or assists in rescue missions. The potential applications seem limitless.
Kazakhstan Creates New Ski Region
A single seamless network of slopes, lifts, and trails: That is the goal in the Kazakh Ile-Alatau mountains. Across five routes and gorges, 26 new cable cars are to be built and 200 kilometers of ski slopes connected.